Two weeks had passed. Lorraine's surprise party was in a week. AJ and John were in the final stages of planning it. Devin had made the poison. She was waiting for the right time to kill AJ. She knew that meant she'd have to wait longer to kill Lorraine but she had to get rid of AJ. She was getting in the way of Devin's plans. AJ and John were at a restaurant making arrangements for the party.

"Ok that's the guest list." AJ said.

"I can't believe it's next week."

"I know it came up quick."

"Yeah." "She's gonna love it."

"I can't wait to see the look on her face."

"Me either."

"You booked the caterers right?"

"Yeah they're gonna show up at your house at two." "Then the guests arrive an hour after that."

"Well we better get back to the hotel."

"Yeah."

Lorraine and Devin were in Lorraine and John's hotel room. Lorraine just put Parker to bed. She went into the kitchen.

"Thanks for helping out tonight." Lorraine said.

"All in a days work." "Where is John anyway?"

"Just out having a few drinks."

"Oh."

"He deserves it." "He works hard and he's a great father and husband."

"It might not be my place but he seems to be going out a lot lately."

"You think?"

"Yeah."

"I'm gonna give him a call." She took out her cell phone and dialed his number. It went straight to voicemail. "He didn't pick up."

"I'm sure it's nothing to worry about."

A half hour later John came home. Devin had gone back to her room.

"Rae what's a matter?" John asked. "You seem upset."

"Why didn't you answer the phone when I called you?"

"You called?"

"Yeah."

"I must not have heard it ringing."

"You've been going out after work a lot lately."

"I just need time to unwind."

"You never needed that much time before."

"Lorraine, is there something you wanna ask me?"

"Are you having an affair?"

"An affair?" "Are you serious?"

"Answer the question John."

"No." "Ok?" "I'm not having an affair." He said getting irritated. "I can't believe you would accuse me of that after what happened with Misty."

"Well what do you want me to think John?"

"I thought you had faith in me." "I thought you trusted me." "Obviously you don't." "Fine, you know what?"

"What?"

"Nothing." He got a blanket and pillow.

"Where are you going?"

"To sleep on the couch."

"Fine."

"Fine." He went into the living room.